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Second Brigade News, Volume 1, Number 7, December 9, 1928 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 1, Number 7, December 9, 1928

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: December 9, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector to George W. Stone, 10 June 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Hector to George W. Stone, 10 June 1929]

Letter from a "Hector" to George W. Stone while Stone was stationed in Nicaragua with the US Marine Corps.
Date: June 10, 1929
Creator: Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marine Corps Identifcation Card of George W. Stone]

ID card of George W. Stone, USMC, including his photograph, birthday, hair color, eye color, signature, and the signature of his validating officer.
Date: 1926~
Creator: United States Marine Corps
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Presidential Commendation, 5 January 1929] (open access)

[Memo regarding Presidential Commendation, 5 January 1929]

Official memo of Second Marine Brigade relaying a commendation via radio message from President Calvin Coolidge to US Marines in Nicaragua, on the occasion of the new Nicaraguan government's installation.
Date: January 5, 1929
Creator: Berkeley, R. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928] (open access)

[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928]

A flyer advertising Spanish bullfighting in Managua from 14 to 16 September, 1928~, performed by Eugenio "Alvaradito" Alvarado and Dionisio "Alcalareño II" Sordo. Seating prices are included.
Date: 1928?-09
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders regarding Nicaraguan Elections, 24 October 1928] (open access)

[Orders regarding Nicaraguan Elections, 24 October 1928]

Official orders from Brig. Gen. Logan Feland of Second Marine Brigade, regarding heightened security around the 1928 Nicaraguan General Elections.
Date: October 24, 1928
Creator: Feland, Logan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 7, February 17, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 7, February 17, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: February 17, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Collection of Poems, Songs, Newsletters, and Notes kept by George W. Stone]

Miscellaneous poems, personal notes, songs, newsletters, and other texts kept by George W. Stone, related to his experience as a Marine in Nicaragua.
Date: 1927/1929~
Creator: Stone, George W.
Object Type: Collection
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 21, May 29, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 21, May 29, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: May 26, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number 4, March 1928 (open access)

The Marine, Number 4, March 1928

Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: March 1928
Creator: Allyn, Cecil S.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 28 July 1928] (open access)

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 28 July 1928]

Official air patrol memo containing extracts from reports of two air missions flown over Nicaragua the previous day. Included are aerial observations of friendly troop movements, the populace, mail drops, and suspicious activity by possible Sandinista forces.
Date: July 28, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 12, March 24, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 12, March 24, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: March 24, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Christmas and New Years, 17 December 1928] (open access)

[Memo regarding Christmas and New Years, 17 December 1928]

Official memo from Brig. Gen. Logan Feland with Christmas and New Years wishes for the Marines of Second Brigade in Nicaragua.
Date: December 17, 1928
Creator: Feland, Logan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. R. Wallace to George W. Stone, 9 July 1928] (open access)

[Letter from R. R. Wallace to George W. Stone, 9 July 1928]

Letter from Colonel R. R. Wallace, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, to PFC George W. Stone notifying him of his appointment to Specialist 5th Class and assignment as a clerk.
Date: July 9, 1928
Creator: Wallace, R. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[General Map of Nicaragua, 1920s]

A map of Nicaragua kept by George W. Stone, USMC, showing the country's departments, main towns, and rivers. Included is an inset showing Nicaragua relative to its Central American neighbors.
Date: 1927%
Creator: Williams, E. E.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Call to Arms Stations for HQ, 5th Marine Regiment, Managua, 17 October 1928] (open access)

[Call to Arms Stations for HQ, 5th Marine Regiment, Managua, 17 October 1928]

List of "Call to Arms" stations for Marines at Fifth Regiment Headquarters in Managua. Each Marine is assigned an office to take up position in when a Call to Arms is ordered.
Date: October 17, 1928
Creator: Strong, F. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Bambo War Under the Tropic Sun (open access)

A Bambo War Under the Tropic Sun

A narrative written by Harold Norman Denny about experiences fighting with the Marine Corps in Nicaragua during the late-1920s.
Date: 1927/1934~
Creator: Denny, Harold Norman
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[El Comercio Report on Sandinista Statement, December 6, 1928] (open access)

[El Comercio Report on Sandinista Statement, December 6, 1928]

Typed copy of a report from the newspaper "El Comercio" on a statement by guerilla Jose Parade. It regards the death of a mining manager in Sandinista custody, the whereabouts of Augusto César Sandino, and the return of three US Marines' bodies to American forces.
Date: December 6, 1928
Creator: El Comercio
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sampe ballot for 1928 Nicaraguan General Election] (open access)

[Sampe ballot for 1928 Nicaraguan General Election]

Sample ballot from the 1928 Nicaraguan general election for Managua Department. Included are the candidates for the presidency, vice-presidency, Senate, and Chamber of Deputies, as well as instructions for the voter.
Date: November 4, 1928
Creator: Government of Nicaragua
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 5, February 3, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 5, February 3, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: February 3, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders regarding Call to Arms at Campo de Marte, Managua, 23 October 1928] (open access)

[Orders regarding Call to Arms at Campo de Marte, Managua, 23 October 1928]

Official order for Campo de Marte explaining "Call to Arms" procedures for all Marines stationed there.
Date: October 23, 1928
Creator: Kincade, G. M. & Wallace, R. R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Capt. F. D. Strong to Commander of Service Co., 5th Marine Reg., 13 May 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Capt. F. D. Strong to Commander of Service Co., 5th Marine Reg., 13 May 1929]

Letter from Fifth Marine Regiment Headquarters via Captain F. D. Strong to the commander of Service Company, forwarding "confirmed warrants" for four Marines including George W. Stone.
Date: May 13, 1929
Creator: Strong, F. D. & Commanding Officer, Service Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 22 July 1928] (open access)

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 22 July 1928]

Official air patrol memo from 22 July 1928, containing report extracts from two air missions which took place the previous day over Nicaragua. The reports detail observations made on these flights of friendly troop movements, the populace, and one engagement between Marine Corps aircraft and Sandinista forces.
Date: July 22, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Marines & Mother's Day Flowers, 19 March, 1929] (open access)

[Memo regarding Marines & Mother's Day Flowers, 19 March, 1929]

Official memo for Second Marine Brigade regarding a radio communication (# 8618) from Marine Corps Headquarters, explaining procedures for Marines in Nicaragua to have flowers delivered to their mothers on Mother's Day.
Date: March 19, 1929
Creator: Berkeley, R. C. & Smith, W. Dulty
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History